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Used to watch this with my young nephews. Thought that the episode where the Captain has to investigate Vulcan religion was thoughtful and nicely done. As for current shows, Bluebloods(?).

Sorry, I don't quite understand what you're getting at here. If it does not matter if we believe the message, that drains the blood out of any concept of 'message'. I thought messages, and messengers called upon those addressed-to believe. Perhaps you meant 'whether' one believes. I also don't see how there can be any recognition of false teachers without knowing ie 'searching out' the message.

Thank you. I am sure that this particular speaker did not cite anything, but it happened when I was in my 30s not now, and mis-remembering can be a funny thing. I shall look the passage up in context later. For now, this adds much to my understanding of Mormon doctrine. :)

My question concerns something I heard from an LDS speaker when I was a new member, & was expressing some doubts about the Book Of Mormon; or perhaps the revealing of the Book.. and Joseph Smith's role. Anyway, this is not so much about My thoughts as what that particular man said to me. He asked me: (paraphrasing from memory as far as able) If I were willing to face the prophet Joseph Smith on the day of Judgement, knowing that I had denied the Book Of Mormon as true and Smith as God's prophet. The idea was that Smith would somehow be a witness against me(for the prosecution so to speak). Anyway, it sent a shiver down my spine that morning.Not sure if it was the speaker's intent or not. Now-at last- to my question. Is there a doctrine held by the Church that states the prophet will someday be a witness or even a kind of judge against those who deny the truth of the Book Of Mormon? Just curious.

What a review. You are so right-and thanx for the laugh If you're partial to the song 'White Christmas', best just go straight to 'Holiday Inn', a much more enjoyable film.

And when you get older, you can then enjoy his superb essays or his biography. Orwell, was one of the those who not only wrote well, but lived a very interesting life.

'Point Break' was another good one of his-I enjoyed that, and know nothing about surfing :) The dark 'River's Edge' as well, but I'm partial to the 80s. :)

'...and even more unlikely for you to read it.' I concur,even without being an evangelical.

Silhouette, Sorry to read this; hope you find a way out soon...

Protestant churches aren't always simple in their worship. The Lutherans, for example, can be quite ritualistic or liturgical. So can the Methodists. But I know what you mean...

I love this movie(Hughes, Martin, Candy, what's not to like?), but I've looked high & low and cannot find my DVD copy of it here. I'll look again tomorrow.

Hope it's not too early to post this particular 'remix' of a traditional American carol. I think it's beautiful, but it may be a bit sombre for some.

Ever since visiting Pleasant Hill, in Kentucky, I've wondered what it would be like to be a Shaker-in the flowering of the movement near the beginning of the 19th century. I've found the words of Ann Lee, her words" "I saw a large tree, every leaf of which shone with such brightness as made it appear like a burning torch, representing the Church of Christ, which will yet be established in this land..." and the recurring image of the flowering tree curiously moving. The emphasis on celibacy would not bother me; the communal life may have even been a tonic. Hawthorne writes very movingly-though perhaps wrongly of it in his story "The Shaker Bridal".

As a Canadian, the celebration of Thanksgiving took place with my family in October. Because I went to graduate school in the US and have good memories of the late November celebration, I try to take that Thursday off each year from work and celebrate here at home on my own as well-so I have two Thanksgivings. My dog and cats eat a little better than usual on that day. Me? I can't cook a turkey or ham properly; but I can do the mashed potatoes thing easily enough. The rest I can get from a grocery store deli if need be. My best friend; who is a Jehovah's Witness, has promised to bring me over a pie this year-she finds the whole thing mildly amusing :).

PolarVortex, I first saw the film when it was shown by our public broadcaster here in Ontario in the 80s. In 2004, I bought it online from Amazon for about 40 bucks, new. Since then as you note, it's gone way way up. Since 2010 UK viewers have a new dvd edition of this with an intro. by Martin Scorcese. I wish those in control of such things would make it available on disc for those of us here in North America (along with that superbly creepy 1989 British film "The Woman In Black"). I hope you get to watch it eventually.I tried to include a picture of mine but am unable to figure out how to do that yet. It is the same as the IMDB pic, part of a set along with 'Dead Of Night'-another 40s UK classic.

The Queen Of Spades-1951 British-set in wintry Napoleonic Russia. Not really a costume drama as much as a supernatural thriller. Love the characters, atmosphere and music.

I picked up that on Bluray last month. It looks very good and includes the Kenneth Branagh narrated documentary 'Universal Horror' which adds a lot to the whole historical context of those Universals. My favorite is 'The Mummy'.

Thanx! and to you.

Hi all, Former LDS member here, but because I suppose I still keep up in a way with how the Church is doing in this world, came across your forum. Kind of a retiring personality, and don't like to try new things, so joining is a big thing for me. Anyway, I may not post much at first, but willing to read a lot and get used to the place... By the way, nice respectful atmosphere you have here.